Senior Site Manager

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in Barcelona seeks an experienced Site Manager to coordinate on-site installation activities, ensuring safety, quality and timely execution within budget. You will lead teams, supervise subcontractors and align site work with project plans.

The role requires 8+ years total experience and at least 2+ years as Site Manager, plus advanced vocational education in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Advanced vocational education in a technical field such as Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years total work experience and at least 2+ years as Site Manager.
• Fluent English and French (minimum B2) written and spoken.
• Basic knowledge of 2D/3D CAD programs (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Proficient in MS Office and project coordination tools.

Responsibilities

• Define the installation plan of the project.
• Organize all on-site activities.
• Ensure execution according to project planning and budget.
• Coordinate with client and subcontractors on schedules.
• Lead and manage site teams, including subcontractors.
• Oversee safety and quality compliance on site.
• Prepare and manage site documentation and reports.
• Support commissioning and testing phases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creative relationship building

B2+ English & French

International work environment

Driving license

Education

Advanced vocational education in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

General Description

Responsible for managing and coordinating on-site construction and installation activities, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality execution within budget. Leads teams, supervises subcontractors, and enforces compliance with project plans and safety regulations. As seniority grows, the role expands to strategic site leadership and stakeholder management.

As Site Manager your main functions/tasks will be:

• Define the installation plan of the project.
• Organization of all activities related to the 'works on site' phase.
• Ensure the execution of the work according to the sequence defined in the planning.
• Advise and participate in the Budget process of the execution phase and hiring of subcontractors.
• Budget control for all activities related to the installation phase
• Coordinate execution times with the client and subcontractors.
• Lead and manage the interaction of jobs on the site..
• Delegate responsibility for installation to suppliers/partners.
• Optimum preparation for the commissioning phase of the installation.
• Commissioning support during the testing phase.
• Logistics organization of the teams on site.
• Creation and management of site documentation and reporting of site management plans.
• Management and control of internal processes.
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements.

How should your profile be?

• Advanced vocational education in a technical specialty such as Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or Technician
• Minimum 8+ yrs of total work experience and at least 2+ years of previous experience as Site Manager
• Basic knowledge of 2D/3D CAD programs (Autocad, Solidworks, etc.).
• Knowledge of MS Office programs
• Preferable experience in automated warehouses, airport and/or in the logistics sector
• Strong communication skills and a creative approach to building professional relationships with clients.
• Ability to work within an international work environment, especially working within a project organization
• Fluency in English and French (minimum B2 level), both verbal and written. Knowledge of additional languages such as Spanish, Italian, or German will be considered an asset
• Availability to travel internationally for extended periods and willingness to be on-site up to 85% of the time.
• Driving license